Imagine having the audacity to think you can trademark a traditional garment with hundreds of years of history that you have absolutely no relation to...

@silvasilvasilva

5 жыл бұрын

@Hanna Belle I believe the men in question are grown up enough to decide for themselves whether they want to be associated with the Kardashians. If they made that choice there's no preying going on, just very, very profitable bussinesses for everyone involved.

@lorijohnson8425

5 жыл бұрын

That's America

@ruthietreselan

5 жыл бұрын

Lol " preying on black men" ..they marry them

@scooterpi2001

5 жыл бұрын

#BOYCOTTKIMONO

@ednawarren1421

5 жыл бұрын

imagine they took whole lines of a black designers work and copied it...ordered and copied.

I'm from Canada. We have a great shapewear called "parka." It makes everyone look the same.

@aiai-j7i

5 жыл бұрын

lol!

@sophieacapella

5 жыл бұрын

Ahaha! Well done! So funny! I'm from Canada also 😉.

@critchie

5 жыл бұрын

Hilarious, cheers from Halifax

@cobaltclam

5 жыл бұрын

😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

@kristinamullen4066

5 жыл бұрын

Why would you want everyone to look the same?Sounds really boring.

She could call her brand “Kulture Vulture”. Even starts with the letter “K”.

@amieinnovascotia8490

3 жыл бұрын

To Navi: Oh, you’re good!! Love it.

@debbiewhite3270

3 жыл бұрын

That's brilliant lol

@Yahushuas_Bride_Sarai

3 жыл бұрын

Then cardi b's daughter name will have to be changed

@mnkmnknyk7870

3 жыл бұрын

Why people get sooo jealous and angry at successful ppl who ever it is 🤔

This is a brilliant analysis. I love your videos, but this was a great deep dive into the crassness of cultural appropriation for corporate gain.

@Sarah-ew2pp

2 жыл бұрын

"Crass" is the perfect word

When the only time you are keeping up with the Kardashians is when Justine posts a video about what Kim is up to 😂😅

@saadetisildar2951

5 жыл бұрын

Viktoria Nemet hahaa so true!

@alittleplaceofwonder

5 жыл бұрын

So true!

@ajh3301

5 жыл бұрын

Amen!

@martincyntia

5 жыл бұрын

Same here 🤣😅

@aditis5174

5 жыл бұрын

Same

Kimono and shapewear? This is like selling shoes and calling the company "sombreros"

@JohnDoe-vw4zf

5 жыл бұрын

Well no.

@flouncymom

5 жыл бұрын

No one has ever accused Kim k of being smart. It wasn't her brain in that video all those years ago.

@JohnDoe-vw4zf

5 жыл бұрын

@@flouncymom Kimono and her name was a fun play on words. Imagine the upset if a japanese designer named her lingerie brand "clothing" because of it's meaning and it's a play on her name.

@whiteprisms3123

5 жыл бұрын

@Osito Kintsugi She meant that kimonos 👘 and shapewear are two different types of clothing, with two very different uses. Kimono is clothing worn on the outside, and shapewear is underwear worn on the inside. Plus, Kim's shapewear line is clearly targeted at women that want to create a trim and curvy figure, which the vast majority of Japanese women don't want and what a kimono also doesn't create (a kimono creates the coveted slim and small-waisted look).

@saidilakhyar5263

5 жыл бұрын

@@flouncymom shadeeeeeee , i like you 🤣🤣

This is equivalent something like Leonardo DiCaprio wanting to make a line of suits and naming it Leotard and then trying to trademark the word.

@tashuys

4 жыл бұрын

My favorite comment. I'm in stitches over the Leotard. I'm going to be giggling for a while to come 😂

@rhythmandblues_alibi

3 жыл бұрын

I really want this to happen now.

@abipereiraof

2 жыл бұрын

That would be hilarious. He should do this. 😂

She can have the word "Haggis". I give her my permission.

@islabee94

4 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂

@jamilynn322

4 жыл бұрын

There's a definite connection between the contents of a sheep's stomach and most of what the family spews into social media, so I think that's excellent. :-)

@765respect

4 жыл бұрын

Well she is a hag...

@Stettafire

4 жыл бұрын

Even haggis is too good for her

@shumeepatra

3 жыл бұрын

It's a good one 👍🏻👍🏻 😂😂😂😂

Never liked the Kardashians, never watched their shows, and I never bought or ever will buy their products.

@ikoppandi

5 жыл бұрын

They can be succesful or bankrupt, all fine with me. They are just not my cup of tea, life is about something else!

@musiko90

5 жыл бұрын

Same here

@KateCarew

5 жыл бұрын

If you are unfamiliar with them how do you know you don’t like them? I watched their godawful show and decided that they are not anything special beyond a ridiculous amount of wealth. They started out as well off but in a decade millions went to billions and I consider them to be very bourgeois and “new money” in the way they live, I wouldn’t know that if I hadn’t seen their meteoric rise from mediocrity to banality 😂

@oliviad6713

4 жыл бұрын

@@KateCarew LOL "godawful show".. I will 'come out" and admit that I watched for a year.. I was sick; home in bed a lot. Mainly just to see what all the fuss was about. And I agree with your assessment. It was mind numbing... how popular they became. Totally shallow, self obsessed, materialistic people who pretended to be all about "family".. and it sold.

@heviutza

3 жыл бұрын

Smart decision, and I hope more will soon understand and act the same. They are already so rich, it's better to spend my money on a hard working person or support a small local company. They deserve hundred times more!

In Australia we have 'Ugg boots' which refers to any sheep's wool slippers. They are widely worn here and produced by Australian companies. However the term 'Ugg boot' was copyrighted by an American company and the term now can't be used by any other company that produces them even though it was a generally used term here and not a brand name. They are obviously not as culturally significant as a kimono or saree but it is an example of what can happen when a foreign company copyrights a word used widely in a specific country.

@feathery_cloud

5 жыл бұрын

what makes it worse is they put Ugg Australia on the boot, so I always thought it was an Australian brand.

@homodeus8713

5 жыл бұрын

Tullia Norton You snooze you lose, unfortunately

@homodeus8713

5 жыл бұрын

Gigi So did I

@irinka_katlova

5 жыл бұрын

When I read this, I was so enraged and I am not even an Australian. That is why I am not supporting this company. Every time I see someone wearing it, it reminds me the despicable story behind this brand.

@triciaroy

5 жыл бұрын

Wow, I didn’t know that. I hate the brand even more now! Lol.

Just say NO to celebrity brands, especially when the KarTrashian name is attached to it.

@krk6216

4 жыл бұрын

Dina Santoro I am this way with KZread celeb brands too (except Justine. She’s a fashion designer by trade, you tuber second) I love Christine from simply nailogical. But I am getting weird vibes from her now. She feels like a sell-out since she’s released Holo Taco. I hate saying that, but it’s how I really feel.

@lesliesmith5797

2 жыл бұрын

🦋🦋🦋🦋

@Kate-qq3ez

Жыл бұрын

I totally agree with you

Would never buy anything from that family, for any reason....I think the name was a poor choice for the shapewear line anyway. It's disrespectful.

I do not want her clothing to show up when I google “kimono fashion”. I love and wear traditional Yukata and kimono 👘 and enjoy looking at images of such fashions online.

@Mari-Yama

5 жыл бұрын

omg, I didn't even think about that! I'm Japanese and the thought of it makes me cringe!

@inspiredbynatureinspiredby5586

5 жыл бұрын

That's odd statement when everyone would think Geisha instead.

@kamryntrammell4580

5 жыл бұрын

Inspired By Nature Inspired By Nature ‘everyone’? Geishas definitely aren’t the only women wearing kimonos and that’s a pretty ignorant of whoever thinks that

@saladbattery

5 жыл бұрын

Inspired By Nature Inspired By Nature geisha aren’t the only people who wear kimono. Kimono is clothes, that’s what the word means

@acesjourney6692

5 жыл бұрын

I love kimonos too n I agree with u even I would not want to see her shape wear when I search for kimono

This was definitely a well thought out PR move and it honestly makes me sick.

@mjj7781

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, same here and she has enough money so acting this way makes her even more unethical as a person.

@asthenamesuggests9513

5 жыл бұрын

Agree!

@M-CH_

5 жыл бұрын

Peak corporate cynicism.

@annmarieknapp

5 жыл бұрын

Everything about the Kardashians makes me sick

@marianniezayas1531

5 жыл бұрын

You know it doesn't surprise me at this point. It's a tactic they often use. What does anger me is the number of ppl supporting this family even after they see all of the sneaky and downright immoral behavior they engage in. This "controversy" will not hurt her sales at all and ppl will continue to pour their hard earned money into making this family filthy rich.

What everyone dosent notice is that every single thing the Kardashian do is meticulously planed. And everyone falls into the trap every time.

WOW! I did not know all this has been happening. Such drama in Hollywood, fashion, and in the Kardashian life.... too much plastic surgery has made them all money hungry artificial mannequins. Great job Justine for this thorough explanation.👏💯👏

Publicity is that family’s oxygen. If we don’t give it to them, they will deflate.

@lorielundgren7169

5 жыл бұрын

We can always hope...

@akaededeval374

5 жыл бұрын

A when their implants do deflate they'll increase the ozone hole and the earth will literally bouce relieved from all that extra weight

@louise-yo7kz

5 жыл бұрын

Let's be kind

@pegsbarton6353

5 жыл бұрын

@@louise-yo7kz Sorry no, why does she deserve kind? She has no redeeming qualities whatsoever, waste of space.

Just think what will happen if everyone decides to one day just start to ignore the Kardashians. The earth can really do without them.

@jessica_p_lee

5 жыл бұрын

We should start doing it now. Don’t mention their names, it will be indexed on google and made the first search result.

@hydie0073

4 жыл бұрын

@Shirta Olivier You are so right..it is time for them to just go away! It's just gross how long we've had to hear even the name Kardashian... Time for something new and refreshing....I totally agree with you! Xo Hydie

@hotjanuary

4 жыл бұрын

Jessica Lee, you can use DuckDuckGo instead. They don’t track you.

@jessica_p_lee

4 жыл бұрын

Pi for breakfast yeah Good suggestion!

@ladyshugg1515

4 жыл бұрын

Amen

You've explained the whole situation so well! Thank you for talking about this!

I think you are very intelligent and insightful. Thank you so much for being on U Tube!

ignore the Kardashians. it's like drugs: just say "No."

@MsTruthhurts007

5 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂 Dead xx 🤣🤣

@flowerinna7557

5 жыл бұрын

AAAa! YES!

@julieg7560

4 жыл бұрын

Best comment!!! Hahaha

@monicasmith1795

4 жыл бұрын

you might be at a party with your "friends" but just say NO

@mohdshow

4 жыл бұрын

nowvoyagerNE I like this comment 🤣

As a Japanese American, this was all very frustrating. I'm glad you addressed it in a respectful way. It is upsetting to see others regard your culture as a way to gain attention/wealth and not as a deeply meaningful part of ones identity.

@Bloombaby99

5 жыл бұрын

Agreed. In my culture, we have said this time and time again. The whole family has stolen from almost every culture. Why won't they embrace their own Armenian culture?

@j._.taylor

5 жыл бұрын

@Bloombaby99 Because they make their money off of controversy. What else can you expect from people who are only famous for being famous?

@cmickie3296

5 жыл бұрын

I agree.

@valadina4477

5 жыл бұрын

I feel you, Imagine how we feel when she and her family steals just about everything from us😤

@soraiabell5999

5 жыл бұрын

Mishap *Agree 100%*

I remember being shocked when she used Kimono for her shapeware!Am not Japanese but even I was like What!!!how disrespectful of her!

I was born with ASD (autism) and neurotypical behaviour is so confusing and mysterious to me. While I prefer comfortable clothing (sensory issues), I struggle with appropriate fashion that suites me. You’re videos are incredibly informative and I adore your well researched and logical approach. My sincere thanks to you for sharing your knowledge. You’ve provided invaluable information to people like me and others, that aids in navigating the vast world of fashion. Merci beaucoup!💕

@wendyladybug355laurie4

4 жыл бұрын

God Bless you 👼 👼🥰 🥰🙏🙏

I personally believe it was a marketing strategy. She knew it would cause an uproar.

@MelissaBackwoods

5 жыл бұрын

Willy Shookspeared agreed. Everything she does is speculated and strategic, moves made by her team.

@stevestiffler9120

5 жыл бұрын

Bingo

@tidianebarry1264

5 жыл бұрын

@@MelissaBackwoods But also not good for her image, I think this is bad

@empressah888

4 жыл бұрын

There’s that, and it also sounds like one of her husbands crazy ideas too. I think they live so much in their own mad little bubble, that they don’t realise or care about anything else in the world. Just bringing in the money to fill their shallow lives with some meaning.

@Nah-ah

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Any publicity is great publicity 🤷🏽‍♀️

As a linguist I don't agree with changing the meaning of a generically used word by legal means, in any context.

You nailed it! Their whole success has been based on marketing. Can’t imagine she ever thought she could actually trademark Kimono.

In my honest opinion and that of "EVERYONE" I know we all would rather stare at a rock than to even glance at the huge deformed looking caboose. Please, all the young gals out there, please don't think this is pretty, sexy, gorgeous or even tolerable and decide to follow in suite. this look is nothing shy of a mind that has completely lost touch with reality. Please don't deform yourself.

If you have to create a scandal to sell a product then the product might not be very good to begin with.

@feathery_cloud

5 жыл бұрын

Yep, the entire family in a nutshell

@elysafrancisco7240

5 жыл бұрын

Perfectly put! 👏👏👏👏👏

@riacraig526

5 жыл бұрын

I agree. As a researcher, creator and founder of an organic skin care company, it has been frustrating, to say the least. As someone in the trenches actually creating a quality product line and working her fingers to the bone to establish a company without the backing that these celebrities have where they throw their name on a quantity of questionable quality products that they then pretend to have created has been chilling. I commented in a longer post on here if you want to see my take on the topic Justine brings up.

@toraltoral3509

5 жыл бұрын

@dil oreo Kim's fake figure is well celebrated enough black and Latino cultures. Kim became famous for assumilationg black American culture.

@nasirb3914

5 жыл бұрын

@@riacraig526 Well your quality products are only for those who appreciate and deserve them. Let the masses have the garbage.

I must admit I didn’t know anything about this scandal because when it comes to Kim Kardashian, or any Kardashian, I automatically tune it out. It’s because of things like this that I just can’t abide. The Kardashians seem to think the world revolves around them and because of that thinking they just do what the want and the consequences be damned. I’ve never understood the fascination with her and or her family. I still don’t. Justine your insight into this situation was spot on and presented in the most professional and courteous way possible. I admire your integrity. I admire you! Take care!

@sophieacapella

5 жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly, Tasia!

@tasiatyler4662

5 жыл бұрын

Good to know there is another great mind out there Sophie!

@oliviad6713

4 жыл бұрын

@Tasia Tyler they don't 'seem to think'.. they do think. This is a close up and center view of narcissism. Particularly the mother, Kris; who was the driving force of the 'brand'. I normally don't follow this gossipy business, but her ex husband Robert Shapiro's next wife sold his diary to an America media source (what was she thinking). It contained a psychological evaluation of Kris that Robert had done when they were divorcing. I did read it b/c it was a factual evaluation done by a doctor. It was chilling. She is a verified narcissist, and I will say, what you see is what you get, there is nothing deeper behind the public face.

Love your videos! You explain things so well! Thank you for taking the time to help us. I know it takes time and a lot of effort to do what you do, so feeling very grateful.

You’re the first person I’ve heard explain the true reason behind the sacred status of the kimono. Thank you for that. You’re always well spoken and graceful in your videos Justine. 💝

Any attention is good attention to that family. No dignity.

@generationx9294

5 жыл бұрын

Exactly. In my opinion, no one in the KarJenner family has brought forth genuine philanthropy with their massive money or platform in the public eye. They will go above and beyond at any costs to do things to stay *relevant* , because, well...they basically offer nothing to the world

The Kardashians excel at PR. It is impressive how good they are at capitalizing on even the most tragic or negative events. It is also quite nauseating. Thank you for explaining this controversy so very well.

@RheeasDomain

5 жыл бұрын

They excel at taking advantage of idiots in the american society lmfao, who love to eat drama on bread every morning.

@ariab9889

5 жыл бұрын

It's not impressive it just proves that they have no morals or respect to them selfs or others whatsoever

@StelinaJustice

5 жыл бұрын

I couldn't agree more. They capitalize on everything- how they dress, how they fart, how they make their booties pop out. It's disgusting, but in the end it comes to who they have as an audience. I know that everyone capitalizes in this world, and it's no shame to want to make money, but at least the others are a bit more..how to say this...refined. Not this Kardashian b***shit.

@AaAa-xc1mr

5 жыл бұрын

I don’t think they’re good, they’re just shameless! Again, going back to the lack of culture!

@lazyhomebody1356

5 жыл бұрын

@@AaAa-xc1mr It's more a lack of intelligence, since they grew up rich with a famous lawyer father

Normally it’s really difficult for me to retain information about fashion, but you you are an AMAZING teacher and choose such interesting and helpful topics! Thank you so much for all the work you put into this channel ❤️

Thank you for this well presented walk through. I appreciate your informative and well presented videos. Your content is informative and the delivery is precise and concrete, never dumbed down. I am binge watching all your videos! Merci Justine 😊

I understand the Japanese backlash. KKW and her entire family are class-less human beings and I, personally, would never put a single penny towards anything with their name on it. Great video, Justine.

I like the brand name Kim -oh-no. That’s perfect

@PsychoFish349

5 жыл бұрын

Hahahha you are a genius

@Tina06019

5 жыл бұрын

And it would fit her image.

Great analysis and very clear explanation and thanks for clearing the air!

Thank you for bringing awareness to this important matter! I signed petition

I’m ever so tired of that family. They epitomize everything wasteful, disrespectful, shallow, vapid and demeaning. Why people are so infatuated by them is beyond me. There is nothing I admire or care to emulate from than clan.

@PeachyMushroom

5 жыл бұрын

I dare do think it is not PEOPLE who are infatuated with them but rather PSYCHOS! I have never, ever given these the time of my day, my entire life. The only reason I know this individual even exists on this earth is, yes, indeed, because of press and publicity popping up on common feeds where you least ask for it. *sigh* plenty of other interests to pursue in this world other than keeping up with the kardashians.

@RheeasDomain

5 жыл бұрын

@@kiliipower355 You've just insulted the animal kingdom ;)

@roymyers549

5 жыл бұрын

they are just over paid prostiuts as far as i can see

@akolyt

5 жыл бұрын

Your hate helps them become more popular 😉 like it or not they will forever be remembered as pop culture icons

@michellederoo6280

5 жыл бұрын

Donna Reiche couldn’t have said it better myself!

Any time a gorgeous, classy, French woman calls you out when she normally doesn't pay you any mind, you KNOW you've done a fashion faux pas. Aside from that, why doesn't Kim and her family embrace their own Armenian culture?

@Bloombaby99

5 жыл бұрын

@Manisha Sinhababu Very well stated.

@marszenka

5 жыл бұрын

Good question, actually. Armenian culture seems interesting! Why not indeed?

@Bloombaby99

5 жыл бұрын

@Maria Inés Montt Agreed.

@aesinam

5 жыл бұрын

Embracing their own culture won't cause an uproar though. And you know they are all about controversy and media uproar

@Avionaelix

5 жыл бұрын

@@aesinam One could wonder if she knows Armenian culture ... I dont like this concept but, for her, I could make an exception and call it a "cultural appropriation" ...

I was wondering what ever happened to this. thanks for the update :) I was pissed to when I first heard about it.

You are insightful and polite as always. And right!

Just the name Kardashian’s is a turn off for me . I listen to real people like you.

@chelsey8737

5 жыл бұрын

I hear her name and immediately turn the other direction. People say she is a role model and that they love her and her family but she is a disgusting woman from a disguting family. I don't get it

@belindamohar

5 жыл бұрын

@@chelsey8737 Yes and that's why we need to spread the word & share the positive role models like Justine

@simonaivancic528

5 жыл бұрын

All the Kardashians are very real people.And voulnerable ...maybe more than rest.It is interesting that people who obvi dont keep up w Kardashians, think that they have a clue on them..so uniformed, ignorant, bias,predjudice and very judgemental, and very short sighted. Yes they have pluses and minuses like most..but pluses outweigh the minuses.

@simonaivancic528

5 жыл бұрын

Oh, please..what about Gwen Stefani and all Harashuku girl phaze...and probably many other examples but this comes to mind .sooo many times they could ve complain...these are times when people have too much time to waste while others are working..to much fake pol correctness...and hypoctical minds

@belladonna5904

5 жыл бұрын

What are their pluses? I mean besides making millions of dollars from good marketing and surgery?

I am Japanese, and I only wear Kimono for special occasions. But I still have lots of memories wearing kimono when I was young. I am happy that Ms. Kardashian dropped the case even that makes good publicity for her business. I don't want to explain to my children someday why this shapewear made by American lady called Kimono. By the way I always enjoy your video! I love the color theory, body shape, and capsule wardrobe!

@sharonlatour6230

5 жыл бұрын

Penquinkyun,I am sorry that Kim. kardashian brought such disrespect to your culture and country. She cannot save face now, in my honest opinion.

Great research and delivery.. thank you!

I really appreciate how you always state your opinion so gracefully, respectfully and with a proper research. If news on TV were conducted in the same manner, then I might even watch them every day. :D

I've heard about the scandal but I thought it's a waste of time to try to get to the bottom of that so I ignored it, you explained it perfectly, thank you Justine! If only mass media would write their stories with such a responsibility as you do

@karolinaizabella5558

5 жыл бұрын

@B C as I said I didn't even try to read anything so I don't know what people said at all

Id say ugg boots in Australia, not quite the same situation but similar. An ugg is a descriptor to the type of boot it is - like a ballet flat or a stilleto, yet an american business turned it into a brand and trademarked it almost world wide. Local maker(s) had to go to court internationally to be able to use the term Ugg within AU/NZ. America has a history of taking something and monopolising it to make money.

@sugarplumk2381

5 жыл бұрын

MereKittie Yes it was a well-known brand here in Australia but unfortunately it wasn’t trademarked and the Australian business lost the opportunity to own the name is what I understood. Ugg boots will always be Australian to me. Kimonos 👘 will always be Japanese garments.

@CherryBerryFusion

5 жыл бұрын

@@sugarplumk2381 I see what you mean, but it shouldnt be able to be trademarked imho

@lonnie4827

5 жыл бұрын

It was UGG's Australian founders that trademarked it. You guys hop on bandwagons without any research.

@marymcewen6888

5 жыл бұрын

Capitalism

@sugarplumk2381

5 жыл бұрын

MereKittie MereKittie Respectfully, I don’t see why. I’m not Australian by the way, although that’s where I now live. Perhaps you can explain why you call the name Ugg a “descriptor”. You couldn’t trademark moccasin slippers for example but Ugg boots are different. The name Ugg was coined here and is not a type of footwear.

Well researched and articulated. Thank you for sharing!

Justine, your explanation was so articulate that even judge Judy would have ruled against Kim using the word Kimono. How dare she...

I believe as far as Kim Kardashian West is concerned, there is no culture, no tradition, no race and no religion that is off limits. If any word or name begins with a “k”, she will find a way to use it for her brand. I personally have no respect for her lack of reverence or integrity. But she is a very clever and ruthless entrepreneur and, as you mentioned, she knows how to get noticed.

@couleurful

5 жыл бұрын

That family is ruthless. A few tears back, kylie tried suing MINOGUUE!! out of her domain. kylie.com 🤦🏾‍♀️

@TheNulligravida

5 жыл бұрын

@@couleurful what is particularly galling is that Australia's singing budgie, Ms Minogue was famous long before that vapid American woman. Just because the Yanks never heard of her doesn't make them claimants to the name. Further, Kylie is the Nooghar word for "boomerang". Kylie the name is truly Australian.

@mikaeladonges9102

5 жыл бұрын

Reminds me of the hairy orange thing that is in charge of the US..🤔

@Latte-girly90

5 жыл бұрын

TheNulligravida what does Kylie’s name have to do with this? People in america have names what are from other countries lol it’s not a big deal

@TheNulligravida

5 жыл бұрын

@@Latte-girly90 did you not read Sera's post?

I think Kim Kardashian is tacky and dishonest. I wouldn’t dream of buying any of her products.

@BrazenFinesse

5 жыл бұрын

pat taylor do it for the vine nope Kim only does it for the money

@moemonoton2327

5 жыл бұрын

Lucky u! Looks like u don't ever have nightmares

@marsery

5 жыл бұрын

yep..I wonder how they do so well .. crazy..all those young women spending tons of money to emulate them ..not even remotely elegant or classy ...

@samcad-ho3ze

4 жыл бұрын

Or Kylie’s.

@ladyshugg1515

4 жыл бұрын

I agree with you

I am glad you shared your research and your opinion with us. Thank you!

@justineleconte

5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Thank you for digging into that situation. It was very interesting.

Kim: I've worked on this for a year. Its called kimono Japan, with hundres to thousands of years wearing kimono: am I a joke to you

@RayvennlY

5 жыл бұрын

This made me lol, ty

@siri8748

5 жыл бұрын

Am I the only one who thinks that the word Kimono would have been genius if it hadn't been a word for a Japanese clothing already? I mean, it's a portmanteau of the words Kim and Mono, and the undergarment that she's launching is a one-piece and also looks MONOchrome when it matches the wearer's skin perfectly. That's what I originally thought when I heard the name. However it's of course weird now that we know the same word is commonly used for another style of clothing, so it's better that she changed it, but I still liked the original idea.

@carolynb8816

5 жыл бұрын

@@siri8748 Honestly, I think you have much more thought to the name than Kim or her team ever did. Kimonos are pretty well known traditional garments and there is no way Kim (or at least her marketing team and lawyers) did not know this...and I believe Justine mentioned this....and the fact that she probably only did this to create controversy and launch her product - that is the genius part.

@ednamartinez9609

5 жыл бұрын

Kim kim, , can't act, can't sing, can't dance, what can you do, 😂😂 says that she is a speaker for prison reforms, we need more of that today.

I think you're right; it was just a marketing trick, executed so perfectly she couldn't loose. Thank you for this well-researched video.

I love the way you approach conversation, the attention you put into using the right words and the right language, not being sensationalistic, but being almost scientific with the care you put into "how" you talk about things. I just subscribed, not because of your content per se, but because I really admire your communication style. Thank you for making KZread a better place with non-violent, non-sensationalistic, truth-based and research-based topics.

@justineleconte

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you 💙

I adore you channel! Absolutely wonderful.

From my attorney perspective, this was fabulously done. You really are very smart!

Wow this video was soo informative and I just love how you express yourself in such a critical, but also neutral and professional way!

@JaneDoe-ci3gj

5 жыл бұрын

Well said👏

She should have trademarked burka or abaya as an intimate line for even more publicity

@sarahusman6123

3 жыл бұрын

How low of you to say that.

@VandalIO

3 жыл бұрын

@@sarahusman6123 I was being sarcastic

@unaninanine3743

3 жыл бұрын

@@VandalIO 😂😂😂 She wouldn't dare!

She should name it "Kim in the north" and actually go to North Korea

@no.one.two.

4 жыл бұрын

This is pure gold. Made my day😂

@kimayashinde8735

4 жыл бұрын

😅

@Pocketrose3

4 жыл бұрын

So it’s ok to culturally appropriate North Korea but not japan? That’s BS. People need to stop being so sensitive. The US is a “melting pot”.

@quinn4091

4 жыл бұрын

@@Pocketrose3 Everyone who has ever seen the meme 'Kim in the north' understands it's ironic and then imagines a hilarious situation where Kim K. would try to visit North Korea to launch some horrible thing of hers. And no one who understands satire and irony, would think cultural appropriation by celebrities is ok

@truther4851

3 жыл бұрын

quinn I actually think "Kim in the North" ia a great name ... lol love it ...

So smart justine. Well explained. I think Kim and her team staged the whole thing up to hype her new line.

A Noam Chomsky worthy breakdown of the background to this orchestrated 'scandal'. Thank you Justine. Fascinatng.

Loved this video!!your representation and analysis were really perfect!!

This is a very well researched video. You are good at your work. Great videos. Thank you.

In regard to the lack of curves, in order to achieve the perfect, 'cylindrical' shape we actually pad underneath the kimono. The most common places to pad are the waist and upper hip area (in the small of your back) and sometimes the clavicle area. It really is the polar opposite of shapewear.

Yes that's what I was thinking. Her family is famous for creating controversy in order to attain more $$$. Greed

@alingkinai7520

5 жыл бұрын

People still look up to them and buy their products.

@eadc2158

5 жыл бұрын

She did this just to create a buzz for her new line. It's the most effective way for people to know she has a new product.

@AM-fh7ek

5 жыл бұрын

@@alingkinai7520 pathetic people yes:D

Loved your video and its content. Well done on it. Loved the presentation and loved your accent.

Your videos are always so informative 😊. I would actually love to hear about 15th century fashion that you said you were looking into! I would love to know their trends, its so interesting how so little is known about fashion. What about fashion in other parts of the world during that era- like Japan, Korea, India, the Middle East, Egypt, etc! I know it takes time for research but your videos are amazing and you talk about everything systematically and it just really helps when learning new things! 🙂

This is very similar to that time when Disney tried to trademark Mexico’s “Día de los muertos”

@vanesam3058

5 жыл бұрын

They did that? Wtf

@AM-fh7ek

5 жыл бұрын

@@vanesam3058 They are also making Ariel the mermaid black. Cultural appropriation at its finest.

@vanesam3058

5 жыл бұрын

I heard that. I get that they want to promote female emporement and back women in leading roles. But C.Andersen was Scandinavian, so as a region the mermaid should be white.

@AM-fh7ek

5 жыл бұрын

@@vanesam3058 I mean the right move would be to create new black or female characters right. With a whole new story, im sure people would be way more interested in seeing that than a black ariel... 😅

@luisacc88

5 жыл бұрын

Vanesa M no she shouldn’t be white, the author said she was green, she should be green.

You nailed it. It was a win-win situation for KIM. BTW, your manicure is gorgeous and draws attention to how graceful your hands are.

@muta_othernames

5 жыл бұрын

I love that mani

@GoodAye6

5 жыл бұрын

Agreed! She’s has beautiful ‘piano fingers’ as my grandmother used to call them x

I agree with you 100%. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this topic.

I love your analysis. Intelligent content, concise and without drama. Thank you. Keep it up.

I am registering my new fashion line with the name “Shirt.”

@mauricepowers3804

5 жыл бұрын

🤣😉

@kich6172

5 жыл бұрын

LOL

@kelzbelz313

5 жыл бұрын

As a poorly dressed American I’m offended by the cultural appropriation of my traditional cultural garb. 😜

@nicolettekristie

5 жыл бұрын

Only sell shoes?

@popovka

5 жыл бұрын

I never understood why someone would name their brand like a skin condition everyone hates to have... “acne“???

The secondhand embarrassment I feel from Kim's action is way too much. It's scary to think that you can reach that level of ignorance and disrespect.

@sharonlatour6230

5 жыл бұрын

apparently kk doesn't care who she insults or steals from, neither does her family.

@Romandy13

5 жыл бұрын

It's a calculated move. To the Kardashians, negative press is very good press.

@whynot7802

5 жыл бұрын

There are serious problems in the world and u think that it was too much?

@SunflowerSpotlight

5 жыл бұрын

Romandy You’d think with her new rebranding campaign going on they’d be more picky about what press they get. If she wants to be taken seriously, and she does seem to be trying, doing the seriously dumb and controversial stuff is not going to work. If she wants hope of succeeding, she needs to pick a lane and stay in it.

Thank you for sharing so deep analysis!

Hi ! This sweater looks SO good on you ! :D great colors

I appreciate your investigation and logical and tasteful presentation of this matter. It was educational. Thank you.

Thank you Justine. I agree with all your conclusions. I have never understood this family’s popularity. The kindest comment I can make about the people following this family is that they are naive and easily duped. I have never watched or “followed” their bizarrely public lives, therefore I cannot be an informed dissenter. But I am quite happy to stay above it all! Thank you for your ever thoughtful and educational content.

@carlinetorweihe4246

5 жыл бұрын

These people ARE NOT naive. Naive are the ones who believe they are.

@silviak.1115

5 жыл бұрын

Carline Torweihe .....I am not saying the family is naive, they are most definitely not! I’m concerned with all the people that follow AND believe the self-promoting hype coming from this family.....which I think we can all agree is all about money, money, money.

@silviak.1115

5 жыл бұрын

Hanna Belle .... you are probably right. Ignoring a bad situation has never historically led to positive outcomes.

@silviak.1115

5 жыл бұрын

Hanna Belle ....thanks, I’ll look that up.

@rivkastrom6685

5 жыл бұрын

I think I have watched perhaps 5 minutes of all the Kardashians shows. I did watch the series about Caitlyn's first year as a female which I found more interesting than all the rest of the family combined. The embarrassing public demonstrations, the ridiculous names the babies are given, and all the rest of it are just not of any interest for me. I am with you, Silvia, I don't understand their popularity.

Amazing analysis from your side.. on point! 👍👍👍

Wow! I have ADHD and easily get distracted and get lost!! I am surprised that I understood everything you said even with your accent! You explained everything so smooth and calm you got a sub!! ♥️

Justine you nailed it. Spot on. It’s like her whole marketing schemes are about making controversy. It’s not just her, I feel industries in the show business world are all about creating the drama or shock value.

I'm outraged and I am not even Japanese. It just doesn't make sense. The narcissism of it ...

@imbored1989

5 жыл бұрын

xtph she did not just do it this to the Japanese,she’s been cultural appropriating Black culture for a long time now ,and no one has said anything about

@gigimarie41

5 жыл бұрын

@@imbored1989 I think a lot of people have spoken out about that

@a.jlondon9039

5 жыл бұрын

If you are "outraged" you really need to get a life.

@tundeterez

5 жыл бұрын

It starts to make sense when you realize in America people tend to redefine words all the time and not just in business. This is another example of that, but it doesn't make it okay. It's also another typical show of entitlement.

@Latte-girly90

5 жыл бұрын

I’m Bored ikr lol selective outrage. If you’re against cultural appropriation be against it all the time not just when it Asian culture. This just shows people anti-blackness

Thank you for your clear explanations. I love your videos because you present things in such an interesting and also because you are so personable. Really charming.

I love your take on all things fashion. Thank you for this video.

A very articulate explanation, thank you. I am not Japanese but I felt the use of word Kimono and then trying to trademark it was both disrespectful and attention seeking.

@justineleconte

5 жыл бұрын

I agree!

I agree completely with you Justine, of course Kim and her legal team knew of the controversy this would generate, as you said this was a win win situation for them. That family have tastelessly profiteered from their lack of culture and disrespect for humanity for too long, I don't understand why the world is so obsessed with such trash......😡

@elsagrace3893

5 жыл бұрын

They are like a vehicle accident on the freeway.

@yubima

5 жыл бұрын

Aparently is the only way they know to make money, with controversy. I never like them, and my mom saw them, i think she watch it for laugh at them

@theresag1969

5 жыл бұрын

Because we have accepted situational ethics. This is the world that's taught in college and in which we live. She just played it to her advantage, but to our destruction. Oh well, we deserve what we have accepted. Such is life!!!!!!

@lindajoy23

5 жыл бұрын

1969Vanessa G, exactly but such a shame.

@theresag1969

5 жыл бұрын

@@lindajoy23 Don't stand for situation ethics in your life. Problem solved.

Un gros merci, Justine! Your videos are always so thoughtful and illuminating.

Loved ur analysis on it... loved it

Although I'm not Japanese, I find this PR gimmick is disrespectful. Hope people has the sense and do not support her business lines.

@FlorenceFire

3 жыл бұрын

Don’t be offended on behalf a group you’re not a part of. It’s riddiculous.

I wasn't even aware this was happening as I get bored as soon as I hear "Kardashian" but your summary of this was fascinating, and very clear. No need to waste emotions over this family! 😊

Thank u for this on point video and adding value to my life

I enjoyed how you gave a great overview of the subject matter. Interesting topic!

I've heard people say it's 'smart'. Litigation and bankruptcy is profitable and that makes it 'smart'. It's unethical of course. But I'm glad that you took the time to explain it. I really admire you for that.

@tj843

5 жыл бұрын

Smart doesn't imply "ethical"

I think I must have been living under a rock because I literally didn't know about this until now, I completely agree with you Justine! Yeah it's very smart pr move but it's evil, how can these people sleep at night?

I really enjoyed your video and was worded very eloquently. I agree with you 100%!

Very interesting perspective. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I completely agree.